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Low vision magnifiers can help you adjust and adapt to your loss of vision.


You will need different magnifiers for different tasks. Using magnifiers takes some training and practice.


Blindness Low Vision

Macular degeneration is the loss of central vision - it is not blindness but rather low vision. Low vision means that a person's vision cannot be corrected by prescription glasses or through any medical or surgical intervention. Low vision magnifiers are meant to make the most of the vision that you do have.

As your macular degeneration progresses you will need more magnification and more light.

There is no one "best magnifier" for someone with macular degeneration.

Different tasks will require different magnifiers.

Decide first what task the magnifier will be used for - such as reading, watching TV, performing a hobby or something portable so you can see prices, labels or menus. Then purchase a magnifier for that specific task.

Hand Held Magnifying Glass

Before you buy a hand held magnifying glass, there are a couple of things you should know about magnifiers - the magnification power that's right for you , the size of the magnifier, the lens type, etc. To learn more click here: Hand Held Magnifying Glass

Floor Lamp Magnifier

A floor lamp magnifier can be place and used next to your favorite reading chair or for hobbies, like sewing. You can keep your hands free and have plenty of light to see. To learn more click here: Floor Lamp Magnifier

Low Vision CCTV

A low vision CCTV (closed circuit TV)is probably the most helpful of all macular degeneration magnifiers. It works using a special camera that focuses on what you want to see (i.e. a pill bottle, a check, a photograph etc,) and displays it on a large screen. The magnification and the contrast is easily adjustable. It's best to talk to your low vision specialist first - they should have one for you to try and a model that's recommended for you. To learn more click here: Low Vision CCTV

Book Magnifier

A book magnifier is an essential visual aid for those with macular degeneration. They come in different shapes and styles.You may need a couple of different reading magnifiers - one for reading a book in your favorite chair and one for newspapers or magazines. To learn more about book magnifiers and tips to help you keep reading with less eye strain click here: Book Magnifier

Computer Monitor Magnifier

Consider a computer monitor magnifier to ease any eye strain while using the computer. They easily attach to the front of your computer. Different sizes and styles are available depending on the size of your monitor or if it is a new LCD monitor. To learn more click here: Computer Monitor Magnifier

Electronic Book Readers

Electronic book readers are portable, wireless, devices for reading books, magazines, and newspapers. They offer font magnification, contrast adjustment and zoom features for easier reading. To learn more how electronic book readers can help those with macular degeneration click here: Electronic Book Readers

TV Screen Magnifier

As your macular degeneration progresses it becomes more difficult to see the television. Try these simple tricks and magnifiers to help you enjoy this favorite past time: TV Screen Magnifier

Magnifying Glass Necklace

A magnifying glass necklace can be attractive, stylish and useful.

Wear it out shopping to check price tags, labels, instructions or menus. No need to be digging through your purse to find a pocket magnifier, when you can just wear an attractive magnifier necklace.

To learn more click here: Magnifying Glass Necklace

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